The student-run company is bringing Footloose: The Musical to life this February, blending youthful exuberance with thoughtful storytelling as they tackle the beloved musical’s themes of rebellion, community, and self-expression. The cast of ‘Footloose: The Musical’ | Photo: Shrunken Heads Production CompanyStarting as a student-run musical theater troupe back in 2004, Shrunken Heads fills a valuable niche for students passionate about musicals but not part of UCSB’s Theater BFA program. “Shrunken Heads is undeniably the only one of its kind here at UCSB,” says Kimberlly Baldwin, current president of the organization. The cast of ‘Footloose: The Musical’ | Photo: Shrunken Heads Production Company“Our history of community and determination makes Footloose: The Musical deeply symbolic of where Shrunken Heads stands today,” says Baldwin. We are a student-run company that is unafraid to push its limits.